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Subtract 8/25 from 8/6

1^st number: 1 2/6, 2^nd number: 8/25

8/6 - 8/25 is 76/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
   8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   200/150 - 48/150 = 200 - 48/150 = 152/150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/75
6. In mixed form: 11/75

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